A Pullitzer winning author will cross the Atlantic to discuss her most famous work later this month.
American Author and poet Alice Walker will be the guest of honour at a Wimbledon screening of the Color Purple - the film adaptation of her bestselling novel about the life of an abused black woman in the United States 100 years ago.
The showing at the Wimbledon Odeon on April 29 will be followed by a live interview with the writer by Newsnight critic Bonnie Greer.
The event is part of the Happy Soul Festival, which promotes wellbeing and mental health in black and Asian communities. The annual event, which takes place in venues across south west London, is organised by South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust.
The Broadway cinema will also host a short film festival with entries by young people across Merton on April 27 as part of the festival. Other events in the borough include two healthy living days in Mitcham - one with free yoga and dance sessions at Vestry Hall, and one including film screenings and health workshops at the Fanon Resource Centre. For more information call 020 8682 5983.
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